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DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 3,320 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Key Summary
Introduction
The world is at a turning point, with humanity facing unprecedented global challenges. In this postgraduate certificate in Global Development, you will explore historical and contemporary theories about global development and critically examine their role in shaping development policy and practice, the opportunities and challenges humanity faces in tackling global challenges and bringing about positive change.
It will provide you with an in-depth understanding of key development issues, such as migration, environmental sustainability and the global politics of development, and encourage you to reflect on ways to engage with development issues at different scales.
You will be introduced to a conceptual framework to help analyse and understand global development in a multitude of contexts, drawing on a range of case study material. In the process, you will enhance your skills in critical thinking, working with evidence, and presenting arguments using a variety of techniques and media.
Key features
- Provides knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts to make sense of global development issues.
- Critically engages with the global development agenda, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Encourages you to reflect on your standpoint, and that of others, concerning global development debates.
- Builds essential skills for a career in development and related areas.
How long it takes
Maximum – 1 year
Program Outcome
The qualification provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding
On completion of this qualification you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the:
- Complex and contested meanings of global development.
- Key global development issues
- Key concepts and theories to make sense of global development.
Cognitive skills
On completion of this qualification you will be able to:
- Critically discuss different understandings of global development.
- Define, critically examine and apply key concepts and theories to make sense of global development
- Select, interpret and evaluate different forms of evidence
- Reflect on your standpoint and the standpoint of others with respect to global development debates
Practical and/or professional skills
On completion of this qualification you will be able to:
- Independently plan, conduct and manage a sequence of work to meet agreed deadlines.
- Collaborate effectively to identify and address issues.
- Develop audio and visual presentations.
- Use and reflect on your own
Key skills
On completion of this qualification you will be able to:
- Work independently to develop and justify your own positions in global development debates
- Communicate effectively with academic, professional and lay audiences
- Make effective use of evidence
- Effectively use a range of media platforms in a professional context
Curriculum
To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits from the following:
Compulsory module
- Understanding global development (DD870)
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 20 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.
Admissions
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Career Opportunities
Development scholars and practitioners are highly employable social scientists. They go on to a wide range of destinations after graduation, including:
- Development managers
- Government policymakers
- Development consultants
- Business managers
- Environmental consultants
- Data analysis and visualisation using development techniques
- Transport planners
- Commercial analysts
- Financial services
- Field centre instructors
- Teachers
In addition, significant number of postgraduate students choose to register for doctoral studies in a variety of specialised areas.